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Automotive News (Page 19)

Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1x in silver shown from a front three-quarter angle on a coastal road.
C8 Corvette Owner Says GM Denied His Steering Wheel Warranty Because of Red Loctite the Dealer Claims “Shouldn’t Be There,” Even Though He Says the Car Was Bone-Stock and the Previous Owner “Did Nothing to the Car”
By Noah Washington on
A C8 Corvette owner was denied a warranty claim on his broken steering wheel controller because the dealer found evidence of unauthorized red Loctite on the bolts.
2025 Ram Vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The $65,000 Question: 3 Luxury Features The Ram 1500 Has (That Toyota Tundra Leaves Out)
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2026 Tundra Limited really worth $65,000 when it lacks three key luxury features found in the 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie? Which truck would you choose?
2026 Honda Prelude 0-60 mph time
I Was Willing To Forgive Honda For The Prelude, But Then I Saw The 0 To 60 MPH Time
By Dimitar Angelov on
While not official, a video shows the 2026 Honda Prelude accelerating from 0 to 60 mph, and things aren't looking good.
Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 atop a mountain in fall
Leading Electric Vehicle Influencer Discovers the Hard Way His 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs a New Battery Pack After Just 8,500 Miles During Thanksgiving Day Roadtrip - EV Ownership Doesn’t Get Much Worse Than This
By John Goreham on
Perhaps the most trusted and most popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV influencer has posted up a video that puts to rest the myth that EVs are infallible and more reliable than other options.
2026 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Interior “Boring Black” Outrage: Why Owners Are Envious of the Expedition’s Cabin
By Denis Flierl on
Ford F-150 owners are calling out the automaker for limiting 2026 interior options to "Boring Black," while the Expedition offers premium choices at the same price. See why truck buyers are demanding more variety without the King Ranch markup.
2027 Gen-2 Kia Seltos is shown in a stunning red color
Gen 2 Kia Seltos Arrives in 2026 With a Grown-Up Look, New Hybrid Option, and a Lot of Responsibility
By John Goreham on
Kia’s new second-generation Seltos compact crossover will soon be gracing the driveways of a lot of Americans. Here’s what it brings to the table in Kia’s lineup, and why Seltos matters to the brand.
2023-2025 Honda CR-V
2023-2025 Honda CR-V "Sticky Steering" Nightmare: Why Owners Are Terrified and Filing Lawsuits
By Denis Flierl on
A "sticky steering" defect plaguing 2022-2025 Honda CR-V models has triggered a massive recall and class-action lawsuit, leaving owners terrified as their steering wheels "lock up" at highway speeds.
Toyota FT-Se may be foreshadowing the GR MR2 after all
With The GR Celica Confirmed To Be Mid-engine, Will Toyota MR-2 Become Front-engine?
By Dimitar Angelov on
It seems the GR Celica will not be the only Toyota sports car to return after all, as latest trademarks confirm a new MR-2 is still coming.
Tesla Cybertruck parked in a commercial parking lot with a large white boulder lodged under its front end, showing the electric truck elevated slightly off the ground.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She Got a Boulder Stuck Under Her Truck and Even Extract Mode Wasn’t High Enough To Clear It – She Adds, “I Had To Call a Tow Truck To Protect the Battery”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner got a parking lot boulder stuck under their truck, and even the max 16-inch Extract Mode wasn't high enough to clear it.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck Front 3-4 Quarters Silver Snow
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Had To Ignore Grok’s Advice and Hardwire His Starlink Mini – He Adds, “The USB-C Port Couldn’t Deliver Enough Power for Signal Acquisition”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner’s desire to work remotely was nearly derailed by a simple charging problem.
A bright yellow 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 shown from a three-quarter front angle, photographed on a mountain road against a dramatic blue sky backdrop.
A 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Shopper Calls It a “Beautiful, Fast, Wide-Body Supercar,” but Says Misaligned Plastic, Unprotected Radiators, and a $145K MSRP Remind Him It’s “Still a Chevy”
By Noah Washington on
A former Corvette owner found the Z06's flat-plane V8 sounds fantastic, but the seat was "extremely uncomfortable" where his collarbone hit.
Tesla Model Y rim with scuffed paint from hitting a curb
My Tesla Model Y Is the Best Car in the World Except for Its Easily Scraped Rims, but I Found a Cheap and Easy Way to Fix Them
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla wheels seem to scrape more easily than other brands. Fortunately, there are great tips to avoid damage and some cost-effective ways to fix the damage that we discuss here.
A media member gives EVs a thumbs down
Suddenly, It’s Fashionable For Influencers, Content Creators, and Even Media To Go Negative In Their Coverage of EVs and EV Manufacturers
By John Goreham on
Smell that? There is blood in the water, and the sharks are circling EVs. It was once verboten to talk badly of EVs, but now EVs are getting negative coverage from some very unlikely corners.
A busy Tesla service center repairs Tesla cars
Tesla Drops To Dead Last In Used Vehicle Reliability Causing Distress Among Tesla Owners, One of Whom Says, We Have a Model S, Model 3 and Model Y and Have Not Found Reliability to Be an Issue Is Anyone Else Having Reliability Issues With Their Used Tesla
By John Goreham on
Tesla owners are in an uproar over a new report from Consumer Reports that shows the brand dead last in used vehicle reliability. Here’s what owners are saying about this report from Tesla.
Ford F-150 Lightning rodent wire damage
Super Sad but I May Need to Get Rid of My Ford F-150 Lightning Because I'm On My Third Wire Damage Claim from Rodents, I’m Trying Some Fixes but May Need to Sell It
By Chris Johnston on
We look at the root causes of wire damage from rodents and the best ways for prevention.
Tesla Cybertruck driving across icy, rugged terrain under a bright sky, showcasing its off-road performance and stainless-steel design.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Stopped In the Middle Of An Intersection While Using FSD Because There Was No White Stop Line – He Adds, “I Had To Gun It While Other Drivers Cursed At Me”
By Noah Washington on
Because the intersection lacked a proper stop bar, the Cybertruck decided to stop on the far side of the intersection, putting the owner in danger.
2025 GMC Sierra, 2025 Chevrolet Silverado
Escaping GM’s 6.2L Nightmare: Is the 3.0L Duramax a Safe Haven or an Oil-Thirsty Trap?
By Denis Flierl on
Fleeing the 6.2L V8 nightmare for a 3.0L Duramax? You may have traded a ticking time bomb for a slow leak. Owners report alarming oil thirst, yet GM calls it "normal." Is the diesel a safe haven or a maintenance trap? Read the full report before you buy.
Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R
Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Prices Have Plateaued, So Now Is The Time To Buy One
By Dimitar Angelov on
1990s Japanese sports cars are overpriced, but there are still ways to get behind the wheel of an icon for a semi-reasonable price.
Tesla Supercharger station in Bakersfield, CA showing multiple charging stalls with a silver Tesla Model Y in the foreground, viewed from a three-quarter front angle.
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Says He Pulled Into a Tesla Supercharger and Was “Shocked” To Find Full-Time Attendants Giving Priority Access and Special Treatment to Non-Tesla Drivers Like Him
By Noah Washington on
While trying to find a place to plug in his Mach-E at a busy Supercharger, one driver was "shocked" to find full-time attendants guiding his non-Tesla SUV to a priority stall.
A dark gray/black Lucid Air luxury electric sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive horizontal LED light bar and aerodynamic wheel design.
A Former Tesla Model S Owner Says His Lucid Air GT Has Been “Nearly Flawless” for 19,000 Miles, But Admits the Factory Pirellis Are Wearing Out Shockingly Fast
By Noah Washington on
A veteran EV driver who swapped his old Model S for the Lucid Air Grand Touring says the transition was the best car decision he has made.
Chart of Average Transaction Prices During President Biden's Term Courtesy of Cox Automotive
“We Lowered the Price of Everything”: The Hard Truth About Vehicle Prices Under President Biden
By John Goreham on
President Biden offered a view of America’s economy during a recent speech. Here is an important point related to the average transaction price of automobiles he wants you to forget.
Blue Volvo EX40
My Volvo EX40 Is in for Repairs and Insurance Gave Me a Ford Mustang Mach E Rental, Compared to my EX40, It Is Unrefined, Loud and Obnoxious, Very American
By Chris Johnston on
A Brit trades his beloved Volvo EX 40 for a Ford Mustang Mach E and can’t hold back when comparing the refinement, styling, and performance.
2019 Ford F-150
"Such A Money Pit": 2019 F-150 Owner Explains Why He Is Finally Done With Ford
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is breaking up with the brand after cam phaser and transmission failures. Now facing an engine knock, he asks: Where do I go if GM is "dog crap" and Toyota is "overpriced"? Here is his dilemma.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side 3/4 angle, towing what appears to be a rocket engine on a trailer during sunset with dramatic clouds in the sky.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Keeps Trying to Clean a Camera Lens “Rough and Chipped from Road Impacts,” Leaving the Auto-Cleaning System Useless
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner reports that road impacts have chipped his front camera lens, causing the auto-cleaning system to constantly spritz the invisible vulnerability of the Cybertruck.
A red 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is shown from a front three-quarter angle, positioned on a grassy hilltop against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Toyota Tacoma Owner Says His Dog Stepped on a Mystery Button at 75 MPH on the Freeway, Triggering a Concerning System Shutdown That Now May Require a Dealership Visit
By Noah Washington on
While cruising at 75 MPH on the freeway, a Tacoma owner's dog stepped on a mystery button, triggering an immediate and worrying system shutdown.
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Own A 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma? Watch Out For the $3,400, 60K “Maintenance Shock” Waiting For You At The Dealership
By Denis Flierl on
Owners of 2016-2022 Tacomas are hitting 60,000 miles and facing a new shock: dealer service quotes up to $3,400. From $800 spark plugs to costly "fluff," find out why the "60k Service" is the new profit center, and how to avoid paying for it.
Some Kia Stinger owners experience key fob malfunction, and we look into the issue
Kia Stinger Not Detecting Both Keys? Here’s the Real Reason
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some Kia Stinger owners are experiencing problems where the key fobs aren't being detected by the car, and we delve into the potnetial causes before you spend big money.
A silver Lucid Air luxury electric sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a coastal terrain with the ocean visible in the background.
A Lucid Air Touring Owner Road-Tripped 1,500 Miles and Says It Was “The Most Comfortable Drive I’ve Ever Done,” Praising DreamDrive, 325-Mile Range, and Flawless EA Charging
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid Air Touring owner drove 1,500 miles and called it the most comfortable drive I've ever done, praising the smooth ride and high efficiency that let him skip a charge stop on the way home.
Blue Tesla Model X driving on a snow-covered mountain road
I Test Drove a Tesla Model X and Asked the Salesman About Range Loss in Extreme Cold and He Said That It Will Only Lose 5% Range, but I Don't Believe That Is True
By Chris Johnston on
A deeper look at real EV winter range numbers like the Tesla Model X that owners keep debating, and real ways to improve your cold weather range.
Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra
Silverado and Sierra 6.2L Nightmare: Why Owners Call the Recall Fix a "Cheap Band-Aid" on a $75,000 Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is your $75k Silverado a ticking time bomb? GM's "fix" for the 6.2L V8 recall is sparking outrage. Why switching to 0W-40 oil might be a band-aid for a massive defect. Owners are stuck in stop-sale limbo. Read the full investigative report.
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